Overview
The Opportunity:
Maple Leaf Fresh Foods in Brandon, Manitoba is presently seeking a Project Engineer to join our team at our state-of-the-art facility. This position requires an individual with extensive experience in project management with the ability to multi-task in order to complete medium to large sized projects simultaneously.
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
Develop and manage (Capital) project plans, operations, budgets and schedules (annual and multi-year)
Provide engineering support for the operations group
Assist senior management in developing and justifying capital expenditure requests
Investigate practical, cost-effective and innovative plant improvement solutions
Utilize and incorporate Six Sigma and other project management tools, methodology and principles
Negotiate contracts and supervise equipment vendors, service providers and contractors
Actively participate in company initiatives; e.g. Innovation, Share groups, MyMLF, Energy Efficiency.
Travel as required.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring:
5 years’ experience as an engineer or Mechanical/Electrical Technologist, or 10 plus years of equivalent project experience.
Proven track record of handling multiple medium to large sized projects.
Team player with effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational, analytical and planning abilities combined with practical business sense.
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and Project Management software).
Working knowledge of industry codes and regulations e.g. OH&S, WHMIS, HACCP.
Knowledge and experience with Food industry would be an asset.
Fluency in the English language